Guides: Online Privacy and Internet Safety: Library Resources

Background

"Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. We each have to do our part to keep the Internet safe. When we all take simple steps to be safer online, it makes using the Internet a more secure experience for everyone."

From Homeland Security's Cyber Safety page

Library Books

Books and eBooks
Checkout current library materials about online safety. There are books and eBooks for adults and kids alike.

Library Databases

Lynda.com from LinkedIn
Login to Lynda to take courses on Online Safety. Lynda specializes in tech training and you should look at all the other classes when you finish the online safety courses.

Other Websites

GCF Internet Safety
Get good point by point instructions on how to stay out of trouble when you are online.
Google Security
Everyone uses Google sometimes. Find out what they say about their security measures. You can also get a Security Checkup.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Privacy is a huge but often overlooked issue. Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is a site that provides lots of content, from basic to advanced.
StaySafeOnline
A good basic site that covers personal Internet safety but has info for the business owner too.
USA.GOV Online Safety Page
In addition to providing helpful tips this page includes links to agencies where you can REPORT CYBERCRIME.

Websites that Include Videos and Tutorials

Orange County Library System
Includes Be Internet Safe and Cyberbullying: How to Deal
Common Sense Media
Includes articles, FAQs and videos.

Online Privacy and Internet Safety

Background

Library Books

Library Databases

Other Websites

Websites that Include Videos and Tutorials

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